Senior Supplier Management Program Manager

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About the Role

Workday is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Supplier Management Program Manager to play a key role in driving our supplier lifecycle management program, with a focus on indirect procurement. Reporting to the Director of Supplier Management within the Global Procurement Office (GPO), you will be instrumental in executing the vision and strategy for how Workday engages with its strategic suppliers. You will leverage your deep expertise to drive tangible improvements in supplier performance and value delivery through proactive engagement and program execution.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and lead the execution of key initiatives within the Supplier Management Program strategy, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.

• Drive the adoption and participation in Supplier Management activities across the enterprise, including supplier surveys, business reviews, and joint business planning, by building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders at all levels.

• Develop and maintain program-level metrics to track the effectiveness of supplier management initiatives and identify areas for continuous improvement.

• Support the implementation and adoption of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) technology, collaborating with the Procurement Technology Team to provide input on requirements and ensure successful deployment.

• Act as a subject matter expert, advising Procurement’s Category Strategy Managers on Supplier Relationship Management strategies and techniques to optimize supplier engagements.

• Lead the planning and execution of a Supplier Recognition Event to foster collaboration, innovation, and the maturation of our supply base.

• Communicate program progress, key supplier insights, and recommendations to relevant stakeholders within the enterprise to support informed decision-making.

• Proactively identify and address potential risks and opportunities within the supplier management program.

• Contribute to the development of training materials and best practices related to supplier management.

About You

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Procurement or related fields

• 5+ years of experience in program management, sourcing project management, or supplier/customer relationship management

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business, Finance, or a related field
   

Other Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in contributi